Name
Danae Andreopoulos -Malikotsinas, 16, will study Year 11 at MacRobertson Girls’ High School in 2010.
Greatest achievements
Winning two writing competitions, and reaching Grade 8 in piano.
Your future goals
To score a high ENTER and be able to study whatever I am interested in at university.
Best moment of my life
Travelling to France with school earlier this year, and climbing the Eiffel Tower.
One word that describes you best
Friendly.
Persons I most admire and why
My grandparents, because they were able to create a comfortable life for themselves and my parents in Australia, after moving here with nothing.
Most embarrassing moment
Trying to run with a balloon between my legs for a novelty race at school.
lf I could say anything to the Greek community…
Teach children the Greek language, so they can communicate with other Greeks and their families.
Favourite place to go or hang out at
The city, because there are always new places to explore, and it’s easy to travel around.
Song that I can’t get out of my head at the moment:
Neopolitan Dreams – Lisa Mitchell
Favourite Greek food
Baklava
I can’t live without…
My family and friends around me, to support me and make me laugh.
If I was Kevin Rudd for a day I would…
Contribute enough money to the public education system so that all students have the opportunity to learn from well trained teachers, in well resourced classrooms.